Markstrom surrendered four goals on 29 shots in the Canucks loss to the Stars last Thursday. Markstrom and Thatcher Demko have been alternating starts lately and tonight is Markstrom's turn in the crease. He has lost five consecutive outings (0-3-2) while posting a 2.60 GAA and .912 SV%. He'll be in tough against a Stars team that has won three in a row and seven of their last eight (7-0-1) while averaging 3.75 goals per game.
Bennett was a late-scratch for Sunday's game in Vegas and now he is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks. Zac Rinaldo was called-up from Stockton (AHL) and will fill-in for Bennett on Tuesday.
Luostarinen, 21, appeared in three games with the Hurricanes while Erik Haula was out. He will likely head out to Chicago to serve as an extra forward and will head back to the AHL when the Hurricanes return home. Luostarinen has five goals and three assists (eight points) in 12 AHL games.
Markstorm gave up two goals on 27 shots in the Canucks loss to the Devils on Sunday. Markstrom has gone 0-2-2 despite posting a strong 2.23 GAA and .924 SV% in his first four starts in November. On Thursday, he faces a Stars team that played last night on home-ice, where he is 2-1-2 with a 2.51 GAA and .916 SV%.
Markstorm gave up two goals on 27 shots in the Canucks loss to the Devils on Sunday. Markstrom has gone 0-2-2 despite posting a strong 2.23 GAA and .924 SV% in his first four starts in November. On Thursday, he faces a Stars team that played last night on home-ice, where he is 2-1-2 with a 2.51 GAA and .916 SV%.
Markstrom allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Canucks loss to the Blues on Tuesday. Markstrom has lost three of his last four starts while posting a 2.87 GAA and .890 SV% but draws a quality matchup vs. the Blackhawks on Thursday. Chicago is 4-7-3 and are averaging the third-fewest goals per game (2.36) in the NHL this season.
Markstrom allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Canucks loss in Anaheim last Friday. Thatcher Demko got the nod on Saturday but Markstrom will make his third start in four games on Tuesday. He's actually been better on the road, but has yet to lose in regulation in Vancouver, going 2-0-1 with a 2.84 GAA and .910 SV% so far. He also went 2-0 against the Blues a season ago.
Markstrom allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Canucks loss in Anaheim last Friday. Thatcher Demko got the nod on Saturday but Markstrom will make his third start in four games on Tuesday. He's actually been better on the road, but has yet to lose in regulation in Vancouver, going 2-0-1 with a 2.84 GAA and .910 SV% so far. He also went 2-0 against the Blues a season ago.
Markstrom allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Canucks win in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Markstrom has won five of his last six starts (5-0-1) while posting a 2.60 GAA and .919 SV%. He struggled to 1-3-0 vs. the Ducks last year but the Canucks are firing on all cylinders offensively right now, so Markstrom has a good chance at chalking up his sixth win.
Markstrom allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Canucks win in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Markstrom has won five of his last six starts (5-0-1) while posting a 2.60 GAA and .919 SV%. He struggled to 1-3-0 vs. the Ducks last year but the Canucks are firing on all cylinders offensively right now, so Markstrom has a good chance at chalking up his sixth win.
Markstrom surrendered five goals on 29 shots in the Canucks loss to the Capitals last Friday. Thatcher Demko started Monday, so it's not surprising to see them coming back to Markstrom in Los Angeles. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.28 GAA and .927 SV% in four road starts this season and faces a Kings team that has lost three in a row while being outscored 15-to-4.
Markstrom surrendered five goals on 29 shots in the Canucks loss to the Capitals last Friday. Thatcher Demko started Monday, so it's not surprising to see them coming back to Markstrom in Los Angeles. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.28 GAA and .927 SV% in four road starts this season and faces a Kings team that has lost three in a row while being outscored 15-to-4.
Bennett has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but will be back on the third line on Thursday. Bennett has just one goal and one assist in nine games this season.
Ekblad was on the ice for the Panthers morning skate but did not come out for warmups. Ekblad is day-to-day with an illness, so look for him to be back in the lineup in Calgary on Thursday. Mark Pysyk will draw into the lineup for him tonight.
Markstrom stopped 38 of 40 shots in the Canucks 3-2 win in New York on Sunday. It was a nice return to the crease for Markstrom, who missed two games earlier in the week due to a personal matter. Markstrom is 1-2-0 with a 2.37 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this year. He is a must-start against a Red Wings team that the Canucks handled in Vancouver last Tuesday.
Bennett will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury but the Flames are hopeful he will play Thursday vs. the Panthers. Even if he does play, the former No.3 overall pick should be left on free agency--he has just two points (1G / 1A) and is playing just 12:40 ATOI in nine games this season.
Markstrom stopped 38 of 40 shots in the Canucks 3-2 win in New York on Sunday. It was a nice return to the crease for Markstrom, who missed two games earlier in the week due to a personal matter. Markstrom is 1-2-0 with a 2.37 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this year. He is a must-start against a Red Wings team that the Canucks handled in Vancouver last Tuesday.
